Hall Jones to lead New Zealand water power push
In health restored, Minister Hall Jones eyes an industrial use of idle water power across New Zealand. He cites Sweden and Norway as models where waterfalls are purchased to generate power at competitive costs, with Norway and Sweden already funding projects. The plan stresses long term price reductions to boost national exports and internal growth.
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Hall-Fones
Hall-Jones
New Zealand
Sweden
Norway
McGowan
Myr McGowan
Trall-Jones
Tunhoodfjord
Sporan Bridge
Christiania
Canital
William Fenwick Honored in New Zealand Literary Tribute
A reminiscence lauds William Fenwick editor of Otago for his kindness and integrity. John Maclennan dedicates Neptune's Toll and Other Verses to Fenwick’s memory, praising his quiet influence on southern New Zealand literature and urging support for the book’s subscription edition.
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Ireland
Ancestral Acres
Ashburton
Aahburton
Dunedin
William Fenwick
Christchurch
Chaucer
John Maclennan
Messrs Whitcombe
Ilambs
Mr Maclennan
Otago
Maclennan
New Zealand
Jessie Mackay
Biss Mackay
Marleman
Heart of Hearts
Skim Milk Disease and The Century Steamer
Skim milk disease spreads via pooling at factories and in Denmark skim milk is scalded before home use. Installing a Now Century Steamer allows quick on site scalding by piping steam into the can, preventing disease spread. MacKinan and Coy Ltd in Dunedin advertise as sole agents.
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Denmark
MacKinan and Coy,, Ltd
Dunedin
Public library subsidies and local notices in Ashburton district
Parliament votes £3000 for libraries with allocations based on local support. Ashburton reports hail damage, post office duties, farming prospects, wool sales, school improvements, and upcoming events. Entries include Mr A G Maskew inquiry, council watercourse issues, and county band concert details.
Night Watchman's Warning Sparks City Fire Outbreak
Amos Wilby, night watchman, noted a routine round at two o'clock before discovering flames in the interpreters' room near the Legislative Council. Fire spread rapidly through wooden sections, engulfing the library and Bellamy's building as crews battled flames until six o'clock, with the library largely spared only in parts.
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Amos Wilby
Legislative Council
Fiaios
Interpreters
Sydney Street
Nor -West
Farm Labourers Dispute Hearings Resume at Timaru
The Conciliation Board resumed sittings in Timaru to hear more on the farm labourers dispute. Witnesses describe wages, bonuses, and hours with farm owners questioning practicality of any uniform award. Concerns include holidays and a Saturday half day being impractical. The board adjourned to ten the next morning.
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Timaru
John Day
Twentyman
Seatoun
Temuka
Canterbury
Joe John Talbot
Femaika
Wellington Fire Destroys Parliament Buildings
Fire at the Parliamentary Buildings in Wellington at 2 am gutted most of the structure. The Library section and contents were saved intact, with little salvage remaining from other areas.
Fire devastates rooms as flames spread quickly in Sydney Street building
Constable Hodgson discovered flames shortly after two. Wilby tried to bring a hose but the blaze burned through it before any water could be directed. Origin could not be determined. Many thousands of pounds of furniture and fittings were likely lost with little saved. Cabinet rooms and ministerial areas suffered substantial damage while access delays hampered response.
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Education Board
Aberante
Anama
Christchurch
Tarmers’ Co-operative Companies of
Canterbury
Jones
Timaru
Dominion
Ashburton
John Thompson
Wakanui
A. Coonassen
Iandel
Borough School
Hampstead School
Rangiora
Hampstead
Maronan
Hinds
T. Dowting
Ashburton Guards
Batts
Union
Huddart Parker
Newcastle
Supreme ‘Court
Auckland
Mabel Barry
Henry Hollioway
Robert Joh Gwynne
Melville Henry Quick
Waikato Argus
Hamilton
Justice Denniston
Hodgson
Sydney Sti
Wilby
Bellamy
Mossie James McGowan
J. A. Millar
J. Carrell
Robert McNab
The Brigade Saves Assembly Library from Fire
Strenuous brigade work prevented destruction of the Assembly Library as flames spread through an old awned structure. About 3380 people were on hand and the Chief Librarian ordered the most valuable books moved to safety. The library escaped damage despite the close call. Ministers absent from Wellington include Millar McNab and Fowlds. Native Minister Windlay and BR McNab lost papers and documents.
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Awadden
Mr Wilson
Absenc E
Messrs Millar
McNab
Fowlds
Wellington
Windlay
McNab’s Papers Destroyed in Parliament Buildings Fire
The Hon. Robert McNab suffered heavy losses as a parliamentary paper library and much of his departmental property were moved to Parliament Buildings before a blaze destroyed the second floor office. Historical records collected by the minister are feared lost.
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Robert McNab Ie
Parliament Buildings
Fire Brigade Superintendent Reports Building Fire Devastation
Hugo, superintendent of the Fire Brigade, said upon arrival the wooden part of the building must go. The brigade tried to save the Legislative Council chamber but failed. They then saved the Library and other parts with water, though Bellamy's suffered near total destruction. The fire spared few items as large sections burned to brick walls.
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Legislative Council
Bellamy’s
Hugo
Fire Brigade
Fire losses rise as government buildings lack insurance
The government does not insure its buildings against fire, causing heavy losses to the colony. A possible complication may come from the fire. Since Tuesday matriculation and junior scholarship exams were held in the Legislative Council chambers, many papers are among the ruins, uncertain if damaged.
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Legislative Council
Minister of Lands Sends Telegram From Invercargill
In reply to sympathy from Ashburton Minister R McNair reports in Invercargill that damage is considerable but duplicates of material have been kept. He cannot yet determine the extent of damage and notes ongoing assessments.
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Ashburton
R. McNair
Invercargill
R. McNab
New Zealanders in England Holdouts and Results
Football report lists Bradford beating New Zealanders with two goals and a try as heavy rain spoiled play. The page compiles match results from October to December including wins by Bradford, Huddersfield, St Helens, Merthyr Tydvil, Hull, and others with varied scores and tries.
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London
Bradford
New iZeealand
Ole
Bramley
Huddersfield
Widnes
Broughton Rangers
Wakeiatch
Trinity
Stada
Vy. Jewds
St. Helens
Merthyr Tydvil
Hovgniker
Keighley
Vy. Wigen
Barrow
Hull
Taverne
Leigh
Oldham
Bumcorn
Dewsbury
Batley
Swinton
Rochdale - Hornets
Hecambar
Oxford Cambridge Football Match Report
In London on December 16 Oxford beat Cambridge 51 to 4 in a football match. Gatbridge nil was Cambridge’s score with G iM Chapman of New Zealand noted for Cambridge.
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London
Oxford
Cambridge
Gatbridge-nil
G. Im. Chapman
New Zealand
Bicycle showcase opens with top makes for buyers
Mr R. D. Johnston has just opened a stock of new bicycles featuring well known and high grade models such as Oval Enfield Xudge-Whitworth BSA and New Judson. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect these attractive machines.
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R. D. Johnston
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Swmre Insurance CO
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N.Z. Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd
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North- East Belt
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George Tutty
Haliburton Guardian
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England
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G. TF. Maskew
Anne Pandey
A. G. Maskew
Bank of New Zealand
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Messrs Symonds
Wagland
Methven
W. J. Walsh
Gore
Dansey
Walsh
John Studholme
New Zealand Utility Poultry Club
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T. O’ Garrell
Hibernian Society
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